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GWW 396J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,371 mi
Last recorded24,371 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWW 396J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 24,371 miles

Oil leak ()

no seat belts fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,925 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine idle uneven

engine oil & coolant were very low regular checking required

exhaust mounting broken system still supported

oil leaks

Fail 5 Feb 2016 23,925 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine idle uneven

engine oil & coolant were very low regular checking required

exhaust mounting broken system still supported

oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2015 23,533 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,423 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 23,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,969 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 22,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 21,926 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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GWW 396J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GWW 396J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWW 396J registered?

GWW 396J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 January 1971.

Is GWW 396J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWW 396J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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